OMG - I am going crazy

So at the hospital I was hungry- but as I said I learned my lesson. Well My dh and I just had it out- he is grrrrrr, eating all my favorites in front on me and I just want to cry. He had a chocolate covered rice crisry treat, and then he had chicken pot pie for dinner. I just hate him right now. I don't expect him to hide in the corner and eat but come on, coming in my room, and licking his fingers and all is a bit much. He said he was joking and he was sorry but now I am even more hungry.  Is this that head hunger- and if so how do you work through it. I keep going to my cabinets looking, and so upset that I can't have anything.  I didn't think that this part would be this hard.

I wish I had a magic wand to wave for you or some words of encouragement. It does sound like head hunger but then some people actually do feel hunger so I don't know. It's not something I've experienced yet and no foods have looked even remotely appealing to me. I never left the room when Rich and all were eating because it never bothered me, but thats probally because I have been sick to my stomach constantly. Are you on Clears or Full liquids?? Someone on the main board said the way to tell if your really actually hungry is to drink 8-10 oz of water down and if your still hungry then it may be real. I don't really know how accurate that is but maybe you can try it?? I don't really know girl but I just want you to know I love ya!!

I'm sorry you are having a rough time. That was cruel of your husband and you need to let him know that.  I am guessing you are experiencing head hunger. I wish I had some words of advice for you. I didn't get hungry for a couple of months after surgery. I did have this huge desire to chew something. I love won ton soup. My room mate got me some so I could have the broth. I did take one of the wontons and chew it. I did spit it out, but it tasted so good. That helped me with my need early on.

Thanks Misty and Aime. I just really expected  to not have an appetite after all this. Oh and I did tell dh how rude he was. He did say he was sorry.  I love the wonton idea, and think I will give that a try, cause I think if I could chew something it would help that desire. Thanks for that great idea.

I know you must be going crazy but, I think it will pass.  It mostly sounds like head hunger brought on by foods you love and your DH tempting attitude.  I found that while I had no real desire to eat that I enjoyed cream soups and mashed potatoes. Be strong.  Kim

Hi Dianne, I am sorry you are feeling this. I was not hungry at all and hubby was very considerate to ask if his eating in front of me was a problem.  I was to drink 2 oz of liquid for 15 mins then wait 15 mins and drink another 2 oz. The whole time I was awake. That was the program for the first 10 days. The nut did give you the guidelines, didn't she? I am sure what you are feeling is head hunger. Try to keep up on your liquids and it should get better. Change things up. Hot tea or broth to jello or popcicles. Anything liquid that is sugar free. Good luck. Everyday will get better. Take care, Wanda

Yikes!  That wasn't very nice of him!  Kevin had a steak a couple of nights after I got home from the hospital, and I had to leave the room because the smell was killing me.  But he did at least first ask if it was okay to eat in front of me. Generally, though, I wasn't hungry and had to force myself even to drink liquids other than water and tea.  I'm sure you have a lot of swelling in there.  I did, and they didn't even cut my stomach. Some of it may be head hunger or mourning what you can't have. Edie

I am sorry to hear that you are going through the head hunger.  I remember not feeling hungry after surgery but I would get upset by all the food commercials and the food that hubby woukd cook I could smell. It would drive me nuts because even if I wasn't hungry I was mourning what I couldn't have. But one thing I realized was that it was only going to be temporary that one day I would be able to try good foods again.  I made sure to try to drink my fluids and when I felt I needed something different I had a SF popsicle and sometimes broth and hot tea.   Sorry your hubby was not thinking when he joked around but hopefully he will not do it again.   Stay strong you can do this. Best wishes!

Ok I will be honesty about the third time DH ate Pizza in my face I was ready to beat the hell out of him and throw the pizza down his throat BUT I knew in my heart that is I was to eat that, I was going to be sick as a dog.  I do all the market shopping and I buy nothing now.  He works for Giant and will get what he wants at work.  He has realize that his eating habits are not that great either.  Be strong and know that you don't really want that stuff.  It is called head hunger and we have all been there. Hugs Kristen